What are the most popular routes from South Island to Rarotonga?

The most popular flight routes from South Island to Rarotonga are Christchurch - Rarotonga, Queenstown Intl - Rarotonga and Nelson - Rarotonga. Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 38 days in advance to save up to 68% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 38 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Island to Rarotonga 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,214, or $1,933 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Island to Rarotonga?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Rarotonga from South Island. Users have commonly found prices around $981 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $649. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga from South Island?

Most people fly into Rarotonga (RAR) if they book a flight to Rarotonga from South Island. Rarotonga is conveniently located just 0.8 km from Rarotonga’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?

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Cheap flight deals from South Island to Rarotonga

Round-trip from	$724
One-way from	$405
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,222

Jetstar
16/6-22/6
2 total stops
22h 20m total
South Island to Rarotonga

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Air New Zealand
5/10
1 total stop
23h 10m total
South Island to Rarotonga

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($259 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 May 2025.

Mon 16/608:30CHC - RAR

1 stop10h 35mJetstar

Sun 22/622:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 45mJetstar

Deal found 7/5$724

Mon 16/608:30CHC - RAR

1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/603:05RAR - CHC

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$804

Tue 15/721:00CHC - RAR

1 stop23h 10mAir New Zealand

Sat 19/703:05RAR - CHC

1 stop20h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$941

Sat 7/610:50ZQN - RAR

1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/616:00RAR - ZQN

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,025

Sat 7/613:05ZQN - RAR

2 stops34h 50mAir New Zealand

Sat 14/616:00RAR - ZQN

2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,120

Sat 21/606:00NSN - RAR

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/603:30RAR - NSN

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,222

Fri 20/618:45DUD - RAR

2 stops25h 25mAir New Zealand

Thu 26/603:05RAR - DUD

2 stops15h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,227

Sat 21/607:15NSN - RAR

2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 27/603:30RAR - NSN

2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,227

Fri 20/615:10DUD - RAR

1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/622:05RAR - DUD

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,459

Best flights from South Island to Rarotonga
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Rarotonga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 May 2025.

Mon 16/608:30CHC - RAR

1 stop10h 35mJetstar

Sun 22/622:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 45mJetstar

Deal found 7/5$724

Mon 16/608:30CHC - RAR

1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/603:05RAR - CHC

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$804

Tue 15/721:00CHC - RAR

1 stop23h 10mAir New Zealand

Sat 19/703:05RAR - CHC

1 stop20h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$941

Sat 7/610:50ZQN - RAR

1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/616:00RAR - ZQN

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,025

Sat 7/613:05ZQN - RAR

2 stops34h 50mAir New Zealand

Sat 14/616:00RAR - ZQN

2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,120

Sat 21/606:00NSN - RAR

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/603:30RAR - NSN

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,222

Fri 20/618:45DUD - RAR

2 stops25h 25mAir New Zealand

Thu 26/603:05RAR - DUD

2 stops15h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,227

Sat 21/607:15NSN - RAR

2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 27/603:30RAR - NSN

2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,227

Fri 20/615:10DUD - RAR

1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/622:05RAR - DUD

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,459

Last-minute flights from South Island to Rarotonga
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to Rarotonga. Data last updated 8 May 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 21/519:40CHC - RAR

2 stops17h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 30/523:20RAR - CHC

2 stops14h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$976

Sat 7/610:50ZQN - RAR

1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/616:00RAR - ZQN

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,025

Sat 7/613:05ZQN - RAR

2 stops34h 50mAir New Zealand

Sat 14/616:00RAR - ZQN

2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,120

Mon 16/608:30CHC - RAR

1 stop10h 35mJetstar

Sun 22/622:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 45mJetstar

Deal found 7/5$724

Mon 16/608:30CHC - RAR

1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/603:05RAR - CHC

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$804

Fri 20/618:45DUD - RAR

2 stops25h 25mAir New Zealand

Thu 26/603:05RAR - DUD

2 stops15h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,227

Fri 20/615:10DUD - RAR

1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/622:05RAR - DUD

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,459

Sat 21/606:00NSN - RAR

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/603:30RAR - NSN

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,222

Sat 21/607:15NSN - RAR

2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 27/603:30RAR - NSN

2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,227

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 16/6

08:30-21:05

1 stop10h 35m

Rarotonga

Sun 22/6

22:05-07:50

1 stop11h 45m

$724

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 16/6

08:30-21:05

1 stop10h 35m

Rarotonga

Sat 21/6

03:05-19:55

1 stop18h 50m

$804

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Tue 15/7

21:00-22:10

1 stop23h 10m

Rarotonga

Sat 19/7

03:05-21:25

1 stop20h 20m

$941

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/6

10:50-21:05

1 stop8h 15m

Rarotonga

Sat 14/6

16:00-19:40

1 stop29h 40m

$1,025

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/6

13:05-01:55

2 stops34h 50m

Rarotonga

Sat 14/6

16:00-10:40

2 stops20h 40m

$1,120

NelsonRarotonga

NSN - RAR

NSNRAR

Nelson

Sat 21/6

06:00-21:05

1 stop13h 05m

Rarotonga

Fri 27/6

03:30-12:30

1 stop11h 00m

$1,222

DunedinRarotonga

DUD - RAR

DUDRAR

Dunedin

Fri 20/6

18:45-22:10

2 stops25h 25m

Rarotonga

Thu 26/6

03:05-16:25

2 stops15h 20m

$1,227

NelsonRarotonga

NSN - RAR

NSNRAR

Nelson

Sat 21/6

07:15-22:10

2 stops12h 55m

Rarotonga

Fri 27/6

03:30-19:20

2 stops17h 50m

$1,227

DunedinRarotonga

DUD - RAR

DUDRAR

Dunedin

Fri 20/6

15:10-21:05

1 stop27h 55m

Rarotonga

Fri 27/6

22:05-08:50

1 stop12h 45m

$1,459

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sun 5/10

21:00-21:10

1 stop23h 10m

$405

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from South Island to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $584). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDG to RAR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island to Rarotonga as you normally would.

Rainfall in Rarotonga by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rarotonga ranges from 100.0 - 260.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Rarotonga when rainfall is around 100.0 mm.

Temperature in Rarotonga by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rarotonga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

475 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

475 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

475 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

442 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

475 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga from South Island?
Most people fly into Rarotonga (RAR) if they book a flight to Rarotonga from South Island. Rarotonga is conveniently located just 0.8 km from Rarotonga’s city centre.
What are the most popular routes from South Island to Rarotonga?
The most popular flight routes from South Island to Rarotonga are Christchurch - Rarotonga, Queenstown Intl - Rarotonga and Nelson - Rarotonga.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to Rarotonga?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Rarotonga.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Rarotonga?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to Rarotonga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from South Island to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $584). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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